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Well I might scrap my other project since I got a great idea I'd like some feedback on. Straight off different site (Click to show)
Well I might scrap my other project since I got a great idea I'd like some feedback on. Straight off different site (Click to show)
Well everyone else has one. 
While talking to Confusis and Ruairi last night, I came up with an idea to do a modular PC build! If I work out all the kinks I'll probably scrap the other build for this one.
One issue involved with mobility is the power limitation. Do I go larger and use more powerful hardware? Or keep the consumption and performance lower? This question along with the fact that I usually like to use 1 machine for most everything got me thinking about how I could have the best of both worlds.
The answer? Swappable modules!
EDIT: Heh, I just realized the Front IO on the desktop module looks like a mouse.
First up is the Mobo Module:
Lastly, we have the Desktop GPU module. For more powerful work and more space just like a larger mITX build. I was thinking about somehow integrating it into a triple monitor stand so it'd be one solid unit. I'd like some feedback on this idea.
The way that it would work is that during mobile use, an external power brick would supply power to the PC. When plugged into the dock, the dock would directly power the entire rig. I would run the pico-psu with dual power inputs and add some relays so there is no back current. Since both of them shouldn't ever be connected at the same time it should be fine. The entire goal of this is to make it so that I don't have to mess with any wires or plugs. Just drop it in and go.
To accomplish this I plan on having a USB breakout inside the desktop module that will supply approximately 6 USB 2.0 slots on the back. I'd have my desktop keyboard, mouse, other peripherals plugged into it all the time and have a mobile Bluetooth set for on the go.
The gold barcode looking thing is just a stand in for the terminals that will connect the modules. Running through the terminals will be:
I need to think of a way of latching them together and keeping them together without the use of screws or the like.
I might create just a front panel IO module so that I can use the Mobo module alone.
Questions? Comments? I need feedback people.
While talking to Confusis and Ruairi last night, I came up with an idea to do a modular PC build! If I work out all the kinks I'll probably scrap the other build for this one.
One issue involved with mobility is the power limitation. Do I go larger and use more powerful hardware? Or keep the consumption and performance lower? This question along with the fact that I usually like to use 1 machine for most everything got me thinking about how I could have the best of both worlds.
The answer? Swappable modules!
EDIT: Heh, I just realized the Front IO on the desktop module looks like a mouse.
First up is the Mobo Module:
- i3-2120T 35W
- 1155 H77 mITX
- 2x4GB Ram
- 160W Pico-PSU
- 128GB Crucial M4 SSD
- 750GB WD Scorpio Black
- XFX or Powercolor Single slot 7750
- Front Panel IO
Lastly, we have the Desktop GPU module. For more powerful work and more space just like a larger mITX build. I was thinking about somehow integrating it into a triple monitor stand so it'd be one solid unit. I'd like some feedback on this idea.
- Fits up to a 6990 length card.
- 600W Server 1U PSU
- 2x2TB 3.5" Drives
- Front Panel IO
The way that it would work is that during mobile use, an external power brick would supply power to the PC. When plugged into the dock, the dock would directly power the entire rig. I would run the pico-psu with dual power inputs and add some relays so there is no back current. Since both of them shouldn't ever be connected at the same time it should be fine. The entire goal of this is to make it so that I don't have to mess with any wires or plugs. Just drop it in and go.
To accomplish this I plan on having a USB breakout inside the desktop module that will supply approximately 6 USB 2.0 slots on the back. I'd have my desktop keyboard, mouse, other peripherals plugged into it all the time and have a mobile Bluetooth set for on the go.
The gold barcode looking thing is just a stand in for the terminals that will connect the modules. Running through the terminals will be:
- SATA Data
- Power switch information to turn on the desktop PSU when plugged in
- Power terminals to power the pico-psu when docked
- Front Panel IO wires
- USB 2.0 terminals for the expander in the Desktop module
I need to think of a way of latching them together and keeping them together without the use of screws or the like.
I might create just a front panel IO module so that I can use the Mobo module alone.
Questions? Comments? I need feedback people.
It would be so awesome if you could pull something like this off....
Im jelly! Nice work!
